Tribune Obituaries

Mollie Brotzman, 90, of Scottsbluff, Neb., died Thursday, May 20, at Beverly Healthcare Center in Scottsbluff.

She was born Dec. 24, 1913, in Chicago to John Christ and Anna (Karlina) Schmidt.

On Nov. 21, 1934, she married Harry H. Brotzman. They made their home in Scottsbluff and Sacramento, Calif. They later moved back to Scottsbluff and then lived in Greeley for about four years before returning to Scottsbluff.

Survivors are three sons, the Rev. Harry Brotzman Jr. of State College, Pa., the Rev. Norman Brotzman of Newcastle, Wyo., and the Rev. Timothy Brotzman of Aurora; two daughters, Doris Snider of Colorado Springs and Onietha Hardwick of Pierce; a sister, Anna Quelle of Scottsbluff; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her parents, husband and a brother, John, are deceased.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Northfield Assembly of God Church in Gering, Neb. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may visit from 1-4 p.m. today at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff.

Nancy Faye Fisher, 63, of Greeley, died Wednesday, May 19, at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born May 21, 1940, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Cecil and Mildred (Rush) Fisher.

Ms. Fisher owned the Sinagua Gift Shop in Phoenix for years. Her love and sense of humor touched the lives of all who knew her. She knew Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and loved witnessing to others about God. Her six grandchildren will remember her for her singing and her ability to make them laugh.

Survivors are a son, Steve Fisher and wife Chris of Denver; a daughter, Cheri Gipson of Greeley; a sister, Rhoda Linstra of Winslow, Ariz.; a brother, Cecil Fisher of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and six grandchildren, Chris, Kristin, Cameron, Rene, Robynn and Craig; and a beloved friend, Charles Young of Phoenix.

Services to celebrate Nancy’s life will be Friday in Winslow. No services are scheduled locally.

Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Ave., Evans, CO 80620.

Patricia Knight

Patricia E. Knight, 83, of Greeley died Friday, May 21, at the Life Care Center in Greeley.

She was born March 12, 1921, in Milton, Mass., to John and Anne (Forbush) Russell.

On Aug. 29, 1941, she married Woodrow “Woody” Knight in Philadelphia. He died July 11, 1992.

Formerly of Baltimore, Mrs. Knight had lived in Greeley since 1954. She attended Adult Education Classes at Greeley High School and was an executive secretary for pupil services with Greeley-Evans School District 6 in the administration offices for 20 years before retiring in 1980.

Mrs. Knight was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and active with the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She was a member of the Navy Mothers and served as chairwoman for two years. She enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting and reading. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors are three daughters, Patty Anne Knight of Estes Park, Mary Elizabeth Brooks and husband Del of Arvada, and Sharon Marie Richard and husband Cliff of Greeley; three sons, the Rev. Woodrow S. Knight and wife Lillie of Monterey, Calif., Gary C. Knight and wife Jane of Greeley, and Keith A. Knight and wife Nancy of Evergreen; 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Her parents and two sisters are deceased.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Bethel Baptist Church, 2307 17th Ave., Greeley. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

Friends may visit from 1-4 p.m. today at the Allnutt Funeral Service Macy Chapel.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Life Care Center in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. An obituary and a guest book are at http://www.allnutt.com.

Karen Payne

Karen R. Payne, 50, of Eaton died Thursday, May 20, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado inpatient unit, Greeley.

She was born May 5, 1954, in Ponca City, Okla., to Howard and Ruth (Payton) Chase.

On April 6, 1974, she married Ed Payne in Denver.

Mrs. Payne graduated from Alameda High School in 1972. She was a Job’s Daughter and was active in National PTA. She enjoyed animals, the outdoors and spending time with her family.

Survivors are her husband, Ed Payne of Eaton; a daughter, Jeni Payne of Loveland; two sons, Levi Payne and Shawn Payne, both of Eaton; her father, Howard Chase of Lakewood; a sister, Kathy Hammer and husband Jeff of Lakewood; and two grandchildren. Her mother and grandparents are deceased.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stoddard Funeral Home. Cremation. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver.

Contributions may be made to the Karen Payne Memorial Fund in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634.